Typical price: £2,000
What is it: 'Full HD' 50-inch plasma TV with a built-in 250GB hard disk recorder
What we think: A merely solid performer, but its price and built-in hard disk recording help it stand out from the crowd
Compare the Hitachi P50XR01
Hitachi P50XR01 compared to other plasma televisions
 Hitachi P50XR01 |
 Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A |
 Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090 |
 Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 |
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| Review date | 23 Nov 07 | 16 Dec 08 | 15 Sep 08 | 7 Jul 08 |
| Editor's rating |
7.1
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9.5
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9.5
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9.5
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| Price range | £2,000 |
£2,099.00 - £2,499.00
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£3,199.95 - £3,199.95
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| Review summary | On the downside, there's no doubt that Hitachi is not currently an A-lister when it comes to plasma picture quality. That said, this is still Hitachi's best plasma performer to date, and the inclusion of the large and effective built-in hard disk recorder at a fair price should win it a fan base Read full review |
This is the ultimate TV for home-cinema buffs. With its separate media receiver, this screen is perfect for wall-mounting or professional installs. The flexibility offered by the numerous inputs and DVB-T, DVB-S2 and DLNA mean it's got more functionality than its Kuro siblings too. It won't appeal to everyone, but it's one hell of a TV all the same Read full review |
If you've got the money, don't think twice -- this TV is as good as it gets and you won't regret buying one for even a second. The only problem is that it'll cost you another fortune in Blu-ray discs and HD TV subscriptions Read full review |
This TV is nothing short of stunning. DVD and Blu-ray look amazing, games will blow your mind and even Freeview looks passable, which is no mean feat on a screen this large. We're going to ignore the ludicrous price because if you simply must have the best, then money will be no object Read full review |
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